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'Léontine Gervais' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Marnix
HMF Ratings:
34 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD-.
ARS:
Apricot or apricot blend Hybrid Wichurana. Registration name: Léontine Gervais
Bloom:
Orange-red and salmon-pink, darker reverse, ages to cream . Strong, musk, sweet fragrance. Average diameter 2". Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.
Habit:
Climbing. Dark green foliage. Height of 10' to 25' (305 to 760 cm). Width of 10' (305 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Very vigorous. shade tolerant. Prune after flowering is finished.
Notes:
See also 'Auguste Gervais'. Often confused with 'François Juranville' in commerce - see References. Early descriptions of 'Léontine Gervais' as nasturtium-red mixed with carmine and salmon. The current rose seems lighter in colour.
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